Chapter 87

Simply put, Ron and Zeno had already done their best for Park.

Park worked for both Ron and Zeno, and Zeno had paid the Elders of Meteor City for their service.

As for the agreement between the Elders and Park, Ron and Zeno were not privy to it, nor did they have any accountability for it.

When they were being tracked by Old O, Zeno and Ron joined forces to confront him.

However, reinforcements from Old K were about to arrive.

Zeno wasn't confident in defeating both of them at the same time.

So, Zeno decided to leave with Ron.

For Zeno, this was the best decision.

If Zeno wasn't sure of the outcome, there was a real possibility that Ron could be killed by Old K and Old O.

Zeno could never allow such a thing to happen.

In this case, even if Zeno and Ron didn't give Park and Peter any chance to escape, it was completely fine.

After all, KUTE had not been drawn to Meteor City by the Zoldyck family.

Instead, KUTE themselves set their sights on Meteor City.

Park worked for the Elders of Meteor City, not for Ron and Zeno.

There was no personal bond between Ron, Zeno, and Park; he was simply a guide for them.

As for Peter, things were even more distant.

Peter had no relationship with Ron and Zeno, not even an employer-employee one.

He was just a small boy from the Old Garbage District.

Park could only take Peter with him because Ron and Zeno agreed to it.

In fact, if Ron and Zeno had disagreed, Park wouldn't have been able to take Peter.

Had that been the case, Park might not have died in the subsequent events.

Ron could understand that Peter didn't like him, and perhaps even harbored some resentment.

However, the intense hatred and murderous intent Peter displayed made Ron uncomfortable.

In Ron's eyes, Peter didn't have the right to feel that way.

"What should I do with him?"

Ron's first thought was to remove the threat completely by killing Peter.

That would leave no future concerns.

But Ron felt that if Zeno and Silva were involved, they might not choose that path.

They would likely approach it differently.

For example, in the original storyline, Silva killed Phantom Troupe member Chrollo during his mission. Chrollo had shown a strong desire for revenge against the Zoldyck family.

However, after returning to the Zoldyck mansion, the family didn't take any action against the Phantom Troupe.

They simply ignored the matter.

Was it really wise to let a potential enemy grow stronger?

Ron didn't quite understand that mindset.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Ron walked next door and knocked on the door.

Soon, Zeno opened it.

"Ron."

"Grandfather Zeno, I have a question I'd like to consult you on."

"What's the question?"

Zeno walked in and sat down on the sofa.

Ron sat across from him.

"Just now, I noticed a hostile gaze directed at me. It came from that little boy we met earlier, the one Park took from the Old Garbage District."

Zeno nodded.

"I remember. So, Ron, what's your question?"

"When I felt that gaze, my first thought was to kill him. But I think you, Grandfather Zeno, might have a different perspective."

Ron looked at Zeno.

"If it were you, what would you do?"

Zeno paused to think for a moment.

"You're asking this because of the Trial of the main gate? You've seen plenty of people try to enter the Zoldyck estate, and we Zoldycks didn't take their lives?"

"Yes."

Ron nodded.

"Actually, you can handle this however you like, Ron. You don't need to overthink it."

Zeno said, "The reason I've repeated the rules of the Zoldyck family so many times is because they're very important."

"They could even be a matter of life or death."

"The reason we Zoldycks didn't kill those who tried to invade our estate is simply because we didn't see the need to."

"Those people were too weak."

"They posed no threat to the Zoldyck family."

"We could indeed take their lives…"

"But, it doesn't matter either way."

Zeno paused for a moment before continuing.

"However, there is one situation that stands out. Do you remember when Silva and I were facing off against KUTE? After we killed Old O, what did we do next?"

Ron nodded.

"You both stopped."

"That's right."

Zeno said, "Because the commission I received with Silva was to kill a member of KUTE. Once Old O was dead, the mission was completed."

"But after killing Old O, Old K was surely furious with us Zoldycks."

"However, Silva and I did not immediately attack Old K."

"That's because Old K was valuable."

Ron instinctively added, "Maximizing profit."

Zeno raised an eyebrow slightly.

"That's a good way to summarize it—maximizing profit. Killing is a business, and in business, the goal is to earn more while ensuring safety."

"Now, back to Peter."

"In Peter's case, he doesn't pose any real threat to us, nor does he bring any profit."

"So, how you handle Peter is up to you."

"If you want to kill him, just do it."

"If you don't want to kill him, you can keep him alive for now."

"Such matters should align with your own desires. When your mind is clear, your Nen will flow more freely."

"A Nen user whose thoughts are clouded might end up making the wrong choice."

Ron nodded.

"I understand now, Grandfather Zeno. I know what to do."

"By the way, Grandfather Zeno, speaking of KUTE, do you think there's a possibility that one day, the remaining members of KUTE could escape from the Hunter Association's prison and come after us for revenge?"

Ron stood up and, upon thinking of this, couldn't help but ask.

"It's possible."

Zeno's expression remained unchanged.

"That's why when a member of the Zoldyck family is on a mission, they must conceal their whereabouts and information carefully. They must not expose themselves easily."

"This is extremely important."

"When we first encountered KUTE, it was a chance encounter."

"When on a mission, we must avoid such situations."

"Incidents like that are rare in my entire career."

"If anyone truly targets the Zoldyck family…"

"Then we will use all of our strength to eliminate them."

"Even your great-grandfather would get involved."

"Those who make such decisions are extremely rare."

"Either they are ignorant…"

"Or they are far too bold."

"The first group lacks strength."

"The second group is very few."

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After making his decision, Ron's approach became much simpler.

He went directly to the Elders.

The Elders didn't care much about Peter.

A butler was dispatched to Ron.

"Master."

Ron looked at the butler and gave him his instructions.

Not long after, the butler nodded.

"Understood, Master. I will carry out your orders."

In a simple room, on the edge of the Elders' mansion…

"Park!"

Peter's fists were clenched tightly.

"I will avenge you!"

"I will get stronger."

"I'll kill all the remaining members of KUTE."

"I'll make the Zoldyck family pay for your death."

"You saved me"

"My life belongs to you."

"No matter what I must do, I will gladly do it for you!"